Assam’s demographic reckoning
When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tells audiences that his state faces an “existential” demographic threat, he is not reaching for hyperbole in a vacuum.
When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tells audiences that his state faces an “existential” demographic threat, he is not reaching for hyperbole in a vacuum.
For decades, Assam's assembly ran on three languages, and now a fourth joins the mix. Starting July 6, Hindi will be used in the state assembly for the first time, alongside Assamese, English and Bodo.
As the states of Assam, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh prepare for enactment of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) following Uttarakhand which became the first in the country to do so, the discourse around UCC pertaining to individual rights is under much discussion.
The NIA has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused in an alleged terror conspiracy linked to a JMB offshoot. The agency claims the network targeted vulnerable youth and sought to expand its activities across West Bengal, Assam and Tripura.
A recent award function on the occasion of the annual Devarshi Narad Jayanti celebration in Guwahati emerged as a platform to highlight Assam’s troubled past, including its historical vulnerability to political uncertainties, and the urgent need for credible journalism to guide media professionals across print, electronic, and digital platforms.
Modi will also lay the foundation for a 17.6 km highway section in North 24 Parganas.
Winter has settled in the hills in December and the intensity of the dancers, the hypnotic drumbeats, and the earthy resonance of folk songs of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland creates an atmosphere that is both primal and poetic.
The tournament will feature teams from Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal in the Senior, Junior, and Sub-Junior categories.
The ED's investigation originated from a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation's Anti-Corruption Branch in Guwahati against Khurshed Khan.
Asom Divas marks the arrival of Chaolung Sukaphaa in Assam, celebrating his role in uniting diverse communities. The day honors Assam’s rich culture, history, and the lasting legacy of its first Ahom king.
